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Paros to Sifnos Ferry Schedules, Information and Travel Tips

Dave Briggs
By Dave Briggs · Published 2024-07-31 · Last updated 2026-09-13
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Ferry Snapshot: Paros to Sifnos

  • 1–3 sailings per day
  • Crossing time from 55 min, up to 3 h 05 min
  • Earliest departure 09:05, latest 18:10
  • Operated by Hellenic Seaways and Seajets
  • Tickets from €4
  • Boats on this route typically have: vehicle garage, cafe bar, Wi-Fi, outside deck, lift, pets allowed
Paros to Sifnos September 2026 Ferry Timetable
DepartsDaysDurationFerry
09:05Tue, Sun3 h 05 minHellenic Seaways – ArtemisBook
10:1013 Sep only55 minSeajets – SuperjetBook
18:10Daily55 minSeajets – Super Jet 2Book
18:10Daily55 minSeajets – SuperjetBook
19:1029 Sep only1 hSeajets – Super Jet 2Book
19:10Mon, Wed, from 28 Sep1 hSeajets – SuperjetBook
Paros to Sifnos October 2026 Ferry Timetable
DepartsDaysDurationFerry
09:05Tue, Sun3 h 05 minHellenic Seaways – ArtemisBook
10:45Daily, from 12 Oct5 h 10 minSeajets – Super Jet 2Book
10:45Daily, from 13 Oct5 h 10 minSeajets – SuperjetBook
19:10Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 11 Oct1 hSeajets – Super Jet 2Book
19:10Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, until 10 Oct1 hSeajets – SuperjetBook
Paros to Sifnos November 2026 Ferry Timetable
DepartsDaysDurationFerry
10:451 Nov only5 h 10 minSeajets – Super Jet 2Book

Snapshot updated 13 September 2026 from published operator timetables (currently released to 31 August 2027). Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.

On this page
  1. How to get from Paros to Sifnos
  2. SeaJets Ferries to Sifnos from Paros
  3. Blue Star Ferries from Paros to Sifnos
  4. Sifnos Island Travel Tips
  5. How to make the journey from Paros to Sifnos FAQ

There is at least one daily Paros to Sifnos ferry, and on some days two ferries, with the quickest Paros Sifnos ferry taking just 55 minutes to make the trip. This guide has all the travel information on getting to Sifnos from Paros you need to know.Paros to Sifnos Ferries

How to get from Paros to Sifnos

The only way to travel from Paros to Sifnos is by ferry.

As these two Greek islands in the Cyclades are close together, the travel time is quite short at just 55 minutes on the quickest ferry, and 3 hours on the slower ones.

During the tourist season, you might expect up to at least one ferry a day, and on some days 2 ferries per day from Paros to Sifnos.

These ferries to Sifnos from Paros are operated by SeaJets, and Blue Star Ferries have also run the crossing in past seasons.

If you want to check schedules and book tickets for the ferry online, check out Ferryscanner.

SeaJets Ferries to Sifnos from Paros

Ferry operator SeaJets offers the quickest crossing from Paros going to Sifnos (55 minutes).

This is a seasonal route for SeaJets, who normally add extra vessels according to demand.

Usually, the quicker boats also have more expensive ticket costs and this crossing is no exception.

Take a look at timetables at Ferryscanner.

Blue Star Ferries from Paros to Sifnos

The slowest vessel sailing to Sifnos from Paros island takes around 3 hours, and Blue Star Ferries have run that crossing in past seasons.

The slower conventional crossing is also the cheapest option, with tickets starting from around 4 Euros - quite a difference!

Blue Star have not run this route every day in past seasons though, so check the dates work for you.

Timetables. tickets and Sifnos ferry schedules at Ferryscanner.

Sifnos Island Travel Tips

A few travel tips for visiting the Greek island of Sifnos:
  • Ferries sail from the main port, Parikia in Paros. Ferries arrive at Kamari port in Sifnos.

  • For places to stay in Sifnos, I suggest looking at Booking. They have a great range of where to stay in Sifnos and areas to consider staying include Apollonia, Kamares, and Platis Gialos.

  • If you are traveling to Sifnos in the busiest time of summer, I advise reserving apartments in Sifnos at least a couple of months in advance. The best hotels in Sifnos include:

  • Readers recommend visiting the following beaches in Sifnos: Apokofto, Kamares, Vathy, Seralia, Platis Gialos, Gialos, and Herronisos.

  • One of the best places to look at ferry schedules and to book tickets online is at Ferryscanner. Although I recommend you book your Paros to Sifnos ferry tickets online in advance, you can use travel agencies throughout Greece once you are in the country.



How to make the journey from Paros to Sifnos FAQ

Questions about about traveling to Sifnos from Paros include:

How to get to Sifnos from Paros?

If you want to make a trip from Paros to Sifnos the best way is by using a ferry. There is at least one ferry a day, and on some days of the week two ferries per day sailing to Sifnos island from Paros.

Is there an airport on Sifnos?

There is no airport on the Greek island of Sifnos. The only way to travel to Sifnos is to take a ferry.

How long is the ferry ride from Paros to Sifnos?

The ferries to the Cyclades island of Sifnos from Paros take between 55 minutes and 3 hours. Ferry operators on the Paros Sifnos route may include SeaJets and Blue Star Ferries.

How can I buy tickets for the ferry to Sifnos?

The easiest way to get hold of ferry tickets in Greece is by using Ferryscanner. Although I recommend you book your Paros to Sifnos ferry tickets in advance, you might also go to a travel agency in Greece after you arrive.

Traveling from Paros to Sifnos by ferry

When should I arrive at the ferry port in Paros?

Half an hour before the scheduled departure is enough. If you are dropping off a hire car or collecting paper tickets, allow yourself a little longer.

Dave Briggs, writer at Dave's Travel Pages
Dave Briggs
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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